mama's pie crust

Name: MAMA'S PIE CRUST
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 5 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon(s) vinegar; 1 cup(s) water when added to egg and vinegar to measure 1 cup total

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145 Pinches

Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Fort Mohave, AZ

Updated on May 24, 2012

This is the best crust for just about whatever. makes 2, 2 crust pies. Thanks mama

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 2 , 2 crust pies or 4 shells

Ingredients

5 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups shortening
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup water when added to egg and vinegar to measure 1 cup total

How To Make mama's pie crust

Step 1

Cut shortening into flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until crumbly and about the size of a pea. Pour water, vinegar and egg into mixture. Mix. chill and let rest before rolling out for pie crusts.

Step 2

Brush top of crust with 1 egg and 2 T of water whipped with fork.
Step 3

Bake at 420* for 30 minutes. or time for pie to cook. shells bake about 10 minutes, watch. xoxo
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